Get involved

Important Dates

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• Applications to volunteer open at any time

• 2025-2026 committee assignments will be made in summer 2025

• Selected volunteers will be invited to confirm their participation in late Summer

• Term starts in the Fall

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SZ4D is accepting volunteers for committee service. Joining a committee is one of the most meaningful ways to help shape the direction of the SZ4D initiative as it grows into a coordinated, community-driven, multi-hazard research effort.

 

There are a limited number of spots available, and we’re looking to build committees that reflect the broad interests of our community. Whether you’re interested in instrumentation, community engagement, modeling, or field science, there are a variety of roles with different levels of commitment that are available!

 

We also welcome suggestions of colleagues who you believe would make strong candidates for an SZ4D Committee.

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Nominations and recommendations will be compiled by the Committee on Committees, which will develop a slate of potential candidates for each of the committees described below. The Committee on Committee ensures that equity, inclusion, and a diversity of viewpoints are integrated into the SZ4D. The proposed slate will then be reviewed by the SZ4D Center Steering Committee for approval.

 

Volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis. 2025-2026 committee assignments will be made in summer 2025, so please be sure to volunteer now if you want to be considered for this year.

 

Questions? Contact the SZ4D Office at contact@sz4d.org.

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Thank you for your interest in serving on SZ4D Committees!

 

Working & Integrative Groups

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If you are interested in volunteering your service for the effort but have limited time and capacity, you might consider volunteering for one of our disciplinary working groups or integrative groups. The disciplinary working groups are consulted to provide scientific input and expertise on SZ4D initiatives (Land- and Seascapes, Magmatic Drivers of Eruption, and Faulting and Earthquake Cycles), while the integrative groups focus on Building Equity and Capacity with Geoscience and the Modeling Collaboratory for Subduction efforts. These groups typically have standing meetings scheduled once every two weeks but may meet less frequently during quieter periods. The specific charges of the working and integrative groups will vary depending on the current needs of the SZ4D organization at any given time and will include:

1. Providing perspective and insight into the needs of the broader scientific community in the direction of SZ4D efforts.

2. Providing feedback on SZ4D proposals and grants for infrastructure, scientific activities, and community engagement.

3. Catalyzing the community to submit proposals that align with the SZ4D vision.

 

Collective Impact Committee

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The Collective Impact Committee ensures that SZ4D activities remain aligned with the long-term goals of the initiative by providing guidance and feedback to the Executive Committee and the Steering Committee. The group develops activities and tools to support engagement of the broader scientific community, ensuring effective coordination and communication across the initiative. If you are interested and able to dedicate time in the SZ4D effort, this might be an exciting opportunity for you to help guide SZ4D in balancing the needs of its disciplinary and cross-cutting priorities. This group typically meets every two weeks. 

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OPC-I

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The Operational Planning Committees for Infrastructure (OPC-I) is responsible for the development and coordination of the actual SZ4D deployments. So, if you are deeply interested in instrumentation and/or field campaigns, this committee is for you! This group typically meets every two weeks.​

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